Saturday, April 22, 2017

Spring Break 2017 at Walt Disney World




Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I've been wanting to share with you my vacation at Disney World in Orlando with my family which my husband won for work. It was an all inclusive trip and we are so lucky to go on this trip for free. We went there for spring break a couple of weeks ago and it was our first family vacation on an airplane. It also and my youngest first time on the airplane. Thankfully, we survived the air plane trip and we didn't have any major meltdowns. I wanted to share with you some of the places we visited as well as the Disney resort we stayed in during our trip. 




Disney's Grand Floridian
 Let's get started with the Disney's Grand Floridian which is located on the seven seas lagoon. It is a Victorian inspired hotel which reminds of the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. The hotel is very relaxing and the lobby has live orchestra when you walk in. Since it was a week before Easter, the hotel was beautifully decorated with the edible Disney Easter eggs. My favorite one was Cinderella's glass slipper. It was absolutely stunning and the picture that I took doesn't do it justice.  The hotel is also conveniently located since it one stop to the Magic Kingdom. The staff was very friendly and the pools were amazing. We were almost at the pool everyday to unwind after visiting the theme parks. I love that it had a shallow area and my youngest loved playing in the pool. It also gave my husband and I time to unwind for a little bit while the boys splashed around in the water. I definitely recommend breaking up the day so that you get some rest time while visiting the theme parks, because the lines could be a bit overwhelming especially for little ones. We also went at the best time of the year since it was not too hot and humid. Florida is known for its humidity which can be miserable especially waiting in lines for the rides. We stayed at the club level which offer concierge service and meals and snacks throughout the day. The snacks that were offered at the concierge and lobby level was beyond amazing. It's a buffet style that offers breakfast, lunch, late afternoon snacks and the most delicious desserts. If you are staying at the hotel, I definitely recommend upgrading to this service. We also had the quick service meal plan which I highly recommend. The meal plan includes snacks at the theme park as well as the hotel. You can read more about the meal plan here.


Magic Kingdom
We started our first day at the Magic Kingdom and it was definitely a magical experience. If you have been to Disneyland in California it almost identical especially the entrance as you walk in. Cinderella's castle was amazing and the firework show is definitely a must see. I also highly recommend doing the fast passes which is a total time saver especially with kids. Our favorite ride at Magic Kingdom was the Seven Dwarf's train ride. This ride is not at Disneyland so I totally recommend it. Since we had younger kids we weren't able to go on any thriller rides. Being guests at the hotel we were able to take advantage of the Magic Hour which allowed us to get into the park an hour early before the park opens. Since we stay up late and until the park closed each night which is midnight, we weren't able to take advantage of the magic hour. Magic Kingdom was definitely our favorite theme park since it resembles Disneyland the most and the rides were mostly kid friendly.



Animal Kingdom
On our second day we decided to visit Animal Kingdom which is very similar to the San Diego Zoo. We didn't spend a lot of time there since the wait time for rides were very long and we couldn't do fast passes for most of the rides since we didn't plan it very well. We had to wait an hour to go on the Safari ride, but it was worth it since we got to see animals in their natural habitat and not in captivity. We also saw the amazing Lion King show which is similar to the musical. The actors were great and it was such a fun interactive show. I totally recommend seeing this show if you visit the park. Since we did the least at this park, I would definitely go back and see the different exhibits there and the animals.

Hollywood Studios
We also visited Hollywood Studios which resembles California Adventure Land at Disneyland. My son's favorite part of Hollywood Studios was seeing the Star Wars show and the Indiana Jones live show which is also interactive where the audience also gets to take part of the action. Toy Story was our favorite ride and it is very similar to the one in California. It is also a must see if you are a Star Wars Fan or love all things Hollywood. 






Epcot
On our third day we visited Epcot and it was my husband's and my favorite theme park because of the gorgeous scenery and my husband loved trying the different brewery and food there. April is not only a good time to visit because of the weather, but the flowers were beyond amazing. There were flowers everywhere and it was breathtaking. I love that the flowers were of Disney characters so it was very whimsical and fun. The food was also amazing since we got to try different foods from all over the world. My favorite food was the Spanish and Mediterranean dishes. The only ride we went on at Epcot was the Nature ride since we were able to get Fast Pass for it. Most of the rides were about an hour wait time and since we have younger kids, we decided to just walk around and see the gorgeous theme park and try different foods and drinks from around the world. It was also one of the hottest days there from our trip and we were able to make the best of it by having a few beverages and tasting all the delicious food from the different countries. 


Outfits
I only packed a few outfits for our trip since we were there for less than a week. I picked versatile pieces that can go with so many outfits since we didn't want to carry so many luggage, especially since I had to carry my kids' luggage too. Since I knew I was going to be doing a lot of walking, I packed comfortable pieces to wear at the theme parks as well as relaxing at the resort. Hear are the outfits that I wore on my trip along with some great pieces that are perfect to wear for spring/summer.
Outfit Details: Top: Lush (sold out) similar here and here//Hat: Brixton// Sunglasses: BP (only $12)// Shorts: Hudson similar here //Bag: Chelsea 28 also similar here// Necklace: Beaded Tassel

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Outfit Details: Dress: c/o Knitted Belle (Currently BOGO 50% OFF) //Shoes: Steve Madden//Bag:Chelsea 28


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Outfit Details: Swimsuit Coverup: Francesca's (not available online) almost identical one similar here//Shoes: GoodNight Macroon (Currently on SALE)


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Outfit Details: Top: c/o Gray Monroe//Sunglasses:BP//Hat:Brixton//Shorts: Forever 21 (old) similar here & here & here//Necklace: Turquoise (old) similar here//Shoes: Converse//Bag: Louis Vuitton Metis

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Outfit Details: Dress: Socialite almost identical here//Bag: Chelsea 28/Shoes: Converse//Denim Jacket: Hudson also similar here// Hat:Brixton// Sunglasses: BP//Earrings: Francesca's //Rings: c/o Everly (use code STYLESREVEALED for 15% off your purchase.)


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Outfit Details: Camo Jacket (Marshalls) almost identical here & similar here// Top: c/o Gray Monroe//Bag: Chelsea 28//Necklaces: Jenna Adjustable//Elyssa Delicate Choker Set

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This definitely was a dream vacation for all of us. I love that Disney World offers something for everyone! We will definitely be back and I would love to stay at the Disney's Grand Floridan again. Thanks for stopping by and let me know if you have any questions regarding Disney World or about the resort that we stayed in. Have a fabulous weekend!


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Friday, April 21, 2017

Convenient, Tasty & Delicious Meals with Freshly


Outfit Details: Top: Endless Rose also similar here//Shorts: Lily Pulitzer similar here //Shoes: Steve Madden//Clutch: Rainbow Pom Pom//Hat: Brixton


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Happy Friday Everyone! I'm so excited that the weekend is finally here, I probably say this every week but it's so much more exciting with meals are already prepped and dinner is ready to go. If you struggle with meal planning like me I found the perfect service by Freshly that is healthy, convenient and delicious that will keep you and your family happy. Freshly is like having your own personal chef at your finger tips. The team is made up of professional chefs that use fresh ingredients that are never frozen that deliver meals to your door once or twice or week depending on your preference. I love that you can get the autonomy to choose your favorite meals at your finger tips. The best part is the ingredients are natural, no refined sugars, high-quality protein, gluten-free, nutrient rich and freshly prepared just for YOU. I am the worst at meal planning and this service is perfect, because not only does it save me time in trying to meal plan and get groceries, but the best part is every meal has natural ingredients that I am proud to feed my family especially my picky eaters which are my husband and kids. I also love that each week the menu is different which adds variety to the diverse palette I have in my household. I also love the convenience of not having to wash dishes since you can eat the meal straight from the container. You can read more about the service here. Freshly was able to offer me a discount code for you to try this service. If you use my code at checkout: Styles369, you will receive $20 off your 6 meal plan.

Without further a due here are the four meals I tried: Cod Romesco, Jerk Chicken, Shrimp Fajita, & Denver Omelette.


I will start with my favorite which is the Cod Romesco. I was amazed at how much flavor and taste this meal had. I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but the cauliflower was so tasty that it was amazing. The Cod was also seasoned very well and very tasty and delicious. I love that this meal had everything I wanted a protein and vegetable. I'm also not a fan of vegetables, but they were so tasty. I ate every single piece. If you follow me on Snapchat, you saw the aftermath of that meal. :)





My husband's favorite was the Jerk Chicken because of the spiciness and the mango salsa. My kids loved the flavored brown rice which I am very surprised since they never eat their vegetables when I cook it. If you like spicy food, this is definitely a winner.

The Shrimp Fajita was another one of my favorites. Since my kids and husband are not big fans of seafood. I got to indulge in this tasty meal all by myself. The corn was super flavorful and well seasoned.



I wanted to try a breakfast meal and the Denver omelette certainly did not disappoint. I had this breakfast today and definitely a great way to kick of my morning.


Let me know if you have any questions about this service, again you can use my code STYLES369 to get $20 off your 6 meal plan. I will definitely try this service again. The hard part is trying to figure out which items to choose next since they all look amazing.

Thank you Freshly for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Victoria Beckham for Target

Outfit Details: Mint Green Lace Dress//Fuchsia Twill Ruffle Dress//Floral Top// Floral Skirt//Bag: Chelsea 28 also similar here//Wedges: Steve Madden //Orange Drop Scallop Dress//Earrings: Kendra Scott// Turquoise Earrings //Rings: Everly (Use code STYLESREVEALED for 15% off your purchase.//Black Heels: Merona (comes in 3 colors) //Sandals: Tory Burch (sold out) also similar here//Necklace: Ocean Bella Hawaii//Hat: Brixton "Joanna"

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Outfit Details: Top: Scallop Halter /Jeans: Hudson similar here//Heels: Merona//Bag: Chanel//Earrings: Kendra Scott//Hat: Brixton

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Outfit Details: Top: Floral//Jeans: Joe Denim similar here//Shoes: Merona//Hat: Brixton

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Outfit Details: Romper //Hat: Brixton/// Wedges: Steve Madden

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Outfit Details: Mint Green Lace Dress//Shoes: Steve Madden//Bag: Chelsea28 also similar here and here//Earrings: Kendra Scott//Rings: c/o Everly (Use code STYLESREVEALED for 15% off your purchase)

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Outfit Details: Top: Blue & White Gingham Peplum//Shoes: Rock & Candy//Necklace: c/o Ocean Bella Hawaii//Clutch: Accessory Lane also similar here//Jeans: c/o Filly Flair also similar here 


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Happy Tuesday! I'm so excited about the launch of the Victoria Beckham line at Target. I've been a fan of Victoria Beckham for age and I'm so happy that she collaborated with Target so that I am able afford her beautiful pieces. Most of her pieces are under $40. I've been waiting months and the anticipation for this line certainly does not disappoint.  I'm so lucky to be able to find so many of these pieces online. Good news for you, most of these pieces are still available online. The fit and quality of these pieces are amazing and you cannot beat the price point since the normal Victoria Beckham line retails for much more.  I found that all the pieces fit true to size and very flattering on. Here are some of my favorite pieces from the line. I love that the pieces are versatile to wear for work, a weekend look or a date night look. Since the line was inspired by her daughter, she created many mommy and me pieces that are so fun. I only wish she created boy pieces too that way I can match with my boys. What do you think of the Victoria Beckham collaboration? Did you pick up any pieces for the collaboration? I would love to hear what you think! Have a great week! 
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